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Ghatkopar blast: Appeal against 5

Ghatkopar blast: Appeal against 5

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The Maharashtra government on Friday filed an appeal in the Bombay high court challenging the acquittal of the five accused in the Ghatkopar bomb blast case.

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

2 missing Indian clerics in Pakistan traced, to return home on Monday

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Pakistan's intelligence agency detained bothe the clericks for their alleged links with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement, official sources said on Saturday.

Pakistan want neutral umpires for England ODIs

Pakistan want neutral umpires for England ODIs

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

PCB director of operations Saleem Altaf said he would ask the England and Wales Cricket Board for neutral umpires for the series.

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in March

Pakistan to tour Sri Lanka in March

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Pakistan will play two Tests and three ODIs next March and April.

Pakistan rule out six-day Tests against India

Pakistan rule out six-day Tests against India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

India are scheduled to tour Pakistan from January 1 and play Tests in Lahore and Faisalabad, two venues where England have faced problems.

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

The Kashmir blockade that has gone into Day 50

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The Valley, which was brought under a virtual curfew with communication networks snapped on August 5 after the government abrogated special status to Jammu and Kashmir, has seen little difference in the last seven weeks as public transport is still not available and schools waiting for students to collect assignments.

India to host Pakistan

India to host Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Pakistan will play three Tests and seven ODIs when they come to India in 2007-08.

Coming apart at the seam

Coming apart at the seam

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Curfew in parts of Srinagar after teen dies of pellet injuries

Curfew in parts of Srinagar after teen dies of pellet injuries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

The teenager was injured in clashes between protesters and security forces in Harwan on Friday.

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Health emergency in Delhi; schools shut till Nov 5

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

A Central Pollution Control Board official said the AQI entered the "severe plus" or "emergency" category late on Thursday night, the first time since January this year.

Kaneria's workload worries PCB

Kaneria's workload worries PCB

Rediff.com28 Jul 2005

The Pakistan leg-spinner has bowled 134 overs in two championship games for English county Essex.

PCB keen to save Shabbir's career

PCB keen to save Shabbir's career

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Pakistan Cricket Board will try to save sinking career of fast bowler Shabbir Ahmed by consulting Australian specialists

'We had two choices - mullahs or Musharraf'

'We had two choices - mullahs or Musharraf'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

We are liberals and democratic. We have against us the feudalists and the mullahs of Pakistan who have issued fatwas against us.

'India should trust Musharraf'

'India should trust Musharraf'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

'Without trust the negotiation process will fail again,' says MQM leader Altaf Hussain.

Malik to face inquiry

Malik to face inquiry

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

The PCB has set up a three-man inquiry committee to probe the conduct of Shoaib Malik for conceding a Twenty20 Cup match.

Mehbooba sacks Finance Minister Drabu for saying J-K 'not a political issue'

Mehbooba sacks Finance Minister Drabu for saying J-K 'not a political issue'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

"It (JK) is not a political issue as far as I can see. They have been barking up the wrong tree for the last 50 or 70 years by talking about the politics of it, that the political situation has never improved. We seriously need to look at in terms of how it is a society that is in search for itself," Drabu had said at an event organised by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry in New Delhi on Friday.

Inzy gets one-Test ban for dissent

Inzy gets one-Test ban for dissent

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

The Pakistan skipper was also fined 30 per cent of his match fees for excessive appealing on day 5 in the third Test against India.

Media gag on Pakistan players

Media gag on Pakistan players

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The Pakistan team management has advised its players to stay away from the Indian media and concentrate on the first Test, reports said.

Pak unhappy with travel arrangements

Pak unhappy with travel arrangements

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

The players were forced to take turns to board a small plane out of New Delhi on Tuesday because Dharamsala only has a small airstrip.

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

11 J&K militants upload photos on FB as Amarnath yatra gets underway

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

In an audacious move, 11 young Kashmiri militants donning army fatigues and holding firearms, posted their photographs on Facebook, forcing the security forces to sit up and take notice.

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

No nuke missiles at R-Day parade for third straight year

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

In 2013, India had displayed the Inter Continental Ballistic Missile Agni V during the Republic Day Parade. The chief guest at that time was Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Bangladesh HC bans male doctors from examining rape victims

Rediff.com20 Apr 2014

Bangladesh's high court on Sunday banned male doctors from examining rape victims to save them from embarrassment. "You must ensure no male doctors take part in examining the victims of rape," a two-judge bench said summoning the director general of health services.

Geelani's son-in-law shot at

Geelani's son-in-law shot at

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Sameer 'Tiger' meets his end; Hizb terror group suffers a jolt

Sameer 'Tiger' meets his end; Hizb terror group suffers a jolt

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Two soldiers were injured in the initial firing, an army official said, adding that the cordon has been strengthened.

India to tour Pakistan next January

India to tour Pakistan next January

Rediff.com7 May 2005

India's date of arrival in Pakistan hasn't been finalised yet but the bilateral series will finish on February 15.

Sami doubtful for West Indies tour

Sami doubtful for West Indies tour

Rediff.com26 Apr 2005

The Pakistan fast bowler had surgery to remove a cyst in his right heel and has been advised rest.

Inzamam to lead for another year

Inzamam to lead for another year

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The PCB also retained Saleem Altaf as manager of the team for next month's tour of the West Indies.

Stone thrown at Pakistan team bus

Stone thrown at Pakistan team bus

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

The stone narrowly missed Pakistan captain Inzamam-ul-Haq who was sitting near the window.

Younis Khan set to miss second ODI

Younis Khan set to miss second ODI

Rediff.com4 Apr 2005

"Younis is a lot better, but he's not match fit. So it's unlikely that he'll be able to play," Saleem Altaf, manager of the Pakistan team said.

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Pakistan mark return of international cricket by beating Sri Lanka

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Pakistan officials hope Sunday's match will encourage other countries to send their teams by next year.

Remand for Akshardham accused

Remand for Akshardham accused

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

They were produced in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate S H Oza in Gandhinagar.

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

EU lawmakers to visit Kashmir; briefed by PM, NSA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Modi told the delegation that urgent action was needed against those supporting and sponsoring terrorism.

Two Lashkar militants arrested in Delhi

Two Lashkar militants arrested in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

A Chinese pistol, a wireless set and some documents were recovered from the militants, who were identified as Altaf Hussain and Aftab Ahmed.

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Karachi tense after troops raid MQM headquarters

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Colonel Tahir of the Rangers said that the intelligence-based raid was launched after reports that people involved in crimes were hiding there.

Bangladesh bans Dawood-funded outfit

Bangladesh bans Dawood-funded outfit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2003

Shahadat-e-Al-Hikma claimed it has 10,000 commandos and 25,000 fighters working to bring an Islamic revolution.

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Tie-ups among auto firms don't work in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

After GM's India exit, Ford-Mahindra 'strategic alliance' under spotlight.

SC declines bail to Ketan Parekh

SC declines bail to Ketan Parekh

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

Declining to grant any interim bail to stockbroker Ketan Parekh in the Rs 120 crore (Rs 1.20 billion) Calcutta Stock Exchange payment scam, the Supreme Court on Monday adjourned hearing on his bail plea till April 14.

Have Sonia and Rahul buried the Congress?

Have Sonia and Rahul buried the Congress?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'It is mind-boggling that a party can be in rigor mortis even after numerous electoral defeats,' observes Ramesh Menon.

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

PHOTOS: Bonjour Mr President! Hollande's India visit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Here are some best moments from Hollande's visit.